Archaeologists dig in
basement of southern Indiana courthouse ... __ "Some archaeologists have
been digging in the basement of a southern Indiana courthouse trying to learn
more about the history of the site going back to the 1800s." Learn about
the research at the Monroe County Courthouse. - From Archaeological News -
http://archaeologicalnews.tumblr.com/post/6486015310

Archaeology Field
School excavates Madam C.J. Walker's home in downtown Indianapolis __
"The excavation site included Madam C.J. Walker's home and neighboring store, as
well as the Walker Company office that Walker first rented when she moved to
Indianapolis in the early 1900s." A general overview of this research. -
illustrated - From indiana.edu -
http://homepages.indiana.edu/web/page/normal/11248.html

Bone Bank Archaeological Project __ "The Bone Bank archaeological site (12 Po
4), located on the bank of the Wabash River in far southwestern Indiana, is a
late prehistoric (protohistoric) Native American village site. Early in the
period of historic European settlement, the site became famous because of the
burials that eroded from the site on the cutbank of the river, as well as the
many artifacts that were collected. In fact, the Bone Bank site became a
landmark for early river travelers in the early 1800s." The site is now a rescue
archaeology project. Find out why and what is being done. - illustrated - From
Indiana University -
http://www.indiana.edu/~archaeo/bone_bank/index.htm

Early Peoples of
Indiana - Chicago State University __ "This publication is designed to
provide an introduction to the rich, varied, and complex nature of the
prehistoric cultures who once inhabited Indiana, to inform the reader about the
science of archaeology, and relate how and why it is practiced in our state."
An extensive paper. A PDF file - illustrated - From csu.edu -
http://www.csu.edu/cerc/documents/EarlyPeoplesofIndiana.pdf

Glenn Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana... __ About the archaeology
laboratory at Indiana University - photos - By Indiana University -
http://www.gbl.indiana.edu/

The
Goodall Tradition Project: Northwestern Indiana Hopewell __ "The
Goodall tradition was a prehistoric Middle Woodland culture that inhabited
northwestern Indiana between about 200 B.C. to A.D. 400. The Middle Woodland
period is often known as the time of the "Moundbuilders" for the many mounds
that were constructed then." Learn about the project, the field school and
much more. - illustrated - From nd.edu -
http://www.nd.edu/~mschurr/goodall_project.html

Indiana Division of
Historic Preservation and Archaeology __ There is a virtual ton of
information here for anybody interested in historic and archaeological
preservation in Indiana. Clicking on "featured items" will take you to
detailed explanation of Indiana archaeological law and more. - From State of
Indiana -
http://www.in.gov/dnr/historic/

Indiana State Museum __ "The Indiana State Museum Education Department offers
educational aids and programs for school-age children. These include an
educational trunk on Ice Age animals with fossils, hands-on items, books,
posters, and a reference manual. The museum also offers its Digging Through
History Archaeology Camp for ages 9-13. There, campers will learn what it is
like to be an archaeologist through hands-on activities. They can also explore
Indiana's diverse cultures from the past 12,000 years." - From Indiana State
Museum - http://www.in.gov/ism/

IPFW Archaeological
Survey Homepage __ "As part of an ongoing effort to make primary
archaeological information and data available to both professionals and the
interested public, the IPFW-Archaeological Survey is committed to the timely
publication and distribution of the results of our work. The publications below
are screen resolution PDF versions of our reports edited for public
dissemination." You will find several archaeological research reports. -
From ipfw.edu -
http://www.ipfw.edu/archsurv/reports.html

Looking at Prehistory: Indiana's Hoosier National Forest Region ...
__ "Paleoindian peoples are represented by several cultures. Scattered sites and
tools from many of these have been found in southern Indiana, but most
Paleoindian sites are quite small with few tools and other remains to inform on
their lifeways." A good look at this region with text and photos. -
illustrated - From foresthistory.org -
http://www.foresthistory.org/ASPNET/Publications/region/9/hoosier_prehistory/sec1.htm

Ransom Place links __ A collection of resources about archaeological research at
Ransom Place. "Ransom Place Archaeology is a cooperative project between IUPUI,
the Ransom Place Neighborhood Association, and the Indianapolis Urban League.
The project uses archaeological excavations, oral historical research, and
public interpretation to probe the complex confluence of African-American
culture, business and consumption, and race and racism in Indiana's capital
city." - illustrated - From iupui.edu -
http://www.iupui.edu/~anthpm/ransom.html

Recent Archaeological Investigations in Southern Indiana __ Learn about the
research at the Hovey Lake archaeological site in Southern Indiana. -
illustrated - From Indiana University -
http://www.indiana.edu/~archaeo/